2. Stock market overview:U.S. stock futures are rising after the release of the jobs report.

Monthly employment data often moves markets, but this report took on extra significance because it's expected to play a big role in influencing whether the Federal Reserve hikes interest rates this year.

Shares in cruise ship operator Carnival(CCL) are dropping by about 4% premarket, though there's no clear catalyst for the move.

Gap(GPS) shares are dipping by about 2% premarket after the company posted a decline in sales in August.

Walmart(WMT) shares were on the move Thursday based on expectations for job cuts. The company confirmed after trading closed yesterday that it was cutting about 7,000 positions, but said affected employees would have the option to work in other roles.

And shares in gun maker Smith & Wesson(SWHC) could continue rising Friday after the company reported a 40% surge in quarterly sales and a doubling of profits from last year.

5. Thursday market recap: Market sentiment bounced around Thursday but things settled down by the end of the day.